Sr Field Technician

About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Sr. Field Technician

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel
• Referral Bonuses

The hourly rate for this position is between $55.00 – $75.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Sr. Field Technician will inspect, test, and maintain high, medium, and low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variances of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

• Drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
• Lead safety briefings on job sites, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards
• Perform high, medium, and low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components
• Lead safety culture and be responsible for other team members
• Install, test, and maintain electrical apparatus
• Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results
• Develop and write reports
• Create plans for testing apparatus
• Project manage large scale and complex projects
• Train and qualify Field Technician I, II, and III
• Interact with customers
• Perform complex troubleshooting

• Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Complete a satisfactory criminal background check
• Work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time
• Have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or military experience preferred
• 10+ years relevant industry experience
• NETA IIICertified or NETA IV Certified a plus

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.